Emotional regulation

Emotional Regulation

Emotional regulation (pronunciation: /ɪˈmoʊʃənəl ˌrɛgjʊˈleɪʃən/) refers to the process by which individuals influence their emotions, when they have them, and how they express them. Emotional regulation is a complex process that involves initiating, inhibiting, or modulating one's state or behavior in a given situation. This includes the regulation of emotions, cognitive processes, physiological responses, and behavioral responses.

Etymology

The term "emotional regulation" is derived from the Latin words "emotio" meaning "excitement, disturbance" and "regulare" meaning "to control, direct".

Related Terms

• Emotion: A complex state of feeling that results in physical and psychological changes that influence thought and behavior.
• Cognition: The mental action or process of acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought, experience, and the senses.
• Behavior: The way in which one acts or conducts oneself, especially towards others.
• Psychological Resilience: The ability to mentally or emotionally cope with a crisis or to return to pre-crisis status quickly.
• Stress Management: Techniques and psychotherapies aimed at controlling a person's level of stress.
• Mindfulness: The psychological process of purposely bringing one's attention to experiences occurring in the present moment without judgment.

See Also

• Emotion Regulation Theory
• Emotion Regulation Scale
• Emotion Regulation Questionnaire

References

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